Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9437, John Freeman, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Freeman, John Rebecca
W. 9437
CONTENTS

Letter to B Under, 25 th Feb 1840.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th June 1838 from 4 Sept. 1838. to 4 Sept. 1838. Age. notified 10 March 1840
Dead Letter to Hon. John White 14 Feb 1841
Paid as above from 4 th September 1838 to 5 th February 1841. Agent notified April 22 nd 1842
Letter to Hon. John White Dec 30. 42
29579 Kentucky
John Williams of Laurel Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Co. D. commanded by Captain Scott  Scott of the Ky. 1st Regt. commanded by Col. Wise  Wise in the Virginia line for 6 Months
Dec 7. 45. 1841
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Sept 1834 and Nov. Jan 35 Love 160.00
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 30.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 10.00 $60.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book C Vol. Page 9

was 74 5874 Kentucky 4 Rebecca Freeman now widow of John Va Freeman who served in the Revolutionary Rebecca died July 19 1848 war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 End 19 February 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of May 1852 and sent to W. H. Randall London Ky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under a February 2, 1848, Page 233 Vol. 3

State of Kentucky Laurel County
on this 27 th day of
January 1844 personally appeared before me John Denson an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Laurel and State of Kentucky
Aps Rebecca Freeman a resident of said county and State aforesaid aged about one the 19 th of February next who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows & children of soldiers who are the widows of John Freeman deceased of the county of Laurel and State of Kentucky and who was a private in the army of the Revolutionary war and served some time in said war but do not recollect how long he served that he lived in the State of Virginia before he entered into the service and as to the time and who he served under and the time he served in said war she does not recollect she further states that on account of his service in said war he drew a pension under the act of the 7 th day of June 1833 and which was granted him during his life at the rate of about $30.00 per annum until his death which took place the 5 th day of February 1841 she further states as for such other facts as are necessary in the investigation of her claim she would refer to the evidence of Aps Tobitha Charney her enclosed and the evidence contained in the papers comprising the matter of the application of her said husband for the aforesaid pension she further declares that she was married to the aforesaid John Freeman the 15 th day of March 1791 Seventeen Hundred and ninety one in Culpeper County and State of Virginia She further declares that from that they lived as husband & wife and raised a family of children

She further declares that she moved from the State of Virginia to Jefferson County State of Kentucky and resided there for some time or three years and then moved to Laurel County Kentucky where they lived until his death which took place 5 th day of February 1841
She further declares that she was not married before he quit the Service but the marriage took place the 15 th day of March 1791. She further states that she was not able to attend court at this time owing to her old age and infirmity and bodily weakness.
She further further states that she has never married since the death of her said husband John Freeman but still continues his widow.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year as above written.
John Denson J.P.
Rebecca Freeman
State of Kentucky Laurel County It
I John Denson a Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Laurel do certify that the foregoing Declaration of Mrs. Rebecca Freeman of said county was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me as before stated and I do further certify that I have been well acquainted with the said Mrs. Freeman for the last fifteen years that she and her late husband John Freeman has always been acknowledged to be husband and wife until his death which took place the 5 th day of February 1841 and that the said Mrs. Rebecca Freeman is a lady of respectable lady and who I now believe on her upon oath to note that from her old age and bodily weakness she could not well attend in open court from under my hand.
The 27 th day of January 1841
John Denson J.P.

Know all men by these presents that we John Freeman Junr & Philip Lightfoot Jr are held & firmly bound unto the low wreath of Virginia, in the full sum of Fifty pounds current money. To which payment well and truly to be made, We bind ourselves our heirs, executors & administrators jointly & severally by these presents. Witness our hands & seals this 13 th day of March 1792.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Freeman Jr & Rebecca Read spinster daughter of John Read of the county of Leepeper. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force.
Sealed & delivered in presence of
John Freeman (seal) Philip Lightfoot Jr (seal)
A Copy Test
J. Maunzy
Leepeper County to wit.
I Fayette Maunzy clerk of the County Court of Leepeper state of Virginia, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a marriage bond filed in my office & that there is no other evidence in my office of the marriage of John Freeman & Rebecca Read. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of the said court this 6 th day of June 1844.
J Maunzy clk.

State of Kentucky,
Sauel County Set,
On this 4 day of November 1833, personally appeared before the County Court of Sauel John Freeman a Resident of the County aforesaid Sixty nine years of age the fifteenth day of last March being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That he entered the service as a private soldier in the month of December, 1780. in the army of the United States in the Revolutionary War being drafted in Culpeper County in the state of Virginia for two months and was in the Regiment commanded by Col. Hill and was in the Battalion commanded by Major David Jameson who was detached with his Battalion from the Regiment and marched from Culpeper Court House to Munter's Forge on the Rapidhanock River in Stafford County, near the Town of Falmouth to guard the Forge from the enemy, he was in the Company commanded by Capt. Wm. Saunton who gave him a discharge at that place for a term of two months duty, he thinks that the other part of the Regiment was marched to Fredericksburg.
In the month of May 1788, he was again drafted for two months and was in the Regiment commanded by Col. Alcock who marched from Culpeper Court House to Williamsburg and relieved a

Regiment That was then out and joined joined the army, there from that a part of the army marched up the country through the counties of Hanover, Caroline, Spotsylvania. Orange and into Culpeper, thence through Orange, Albemarle and into Fluvanna, there General Wayne joined with his command from the north, from that down the country leaving Richmond to the right and on to the marsh hills on James River near Burwell's Ferry, there Col. Alcock's Regi- ment was relieved by one other Regiment from same country, he was then in the company com- manded by Capt. William Saunton aged who gave him a discharge at that place for a two months tour of duty, Genl. Stephens commanded the Brigade that he was in. In Augst. 1781,
There was another Regiment drafted in same for two months country commanded by Col. James Pendleton and Volunteers asked for to go on horseback not of the same numbers that was drafted, a small company volunteered which he was in commanded by Lieut. Joel Early, and was attached to Col. Pendleton who marched from Culpeper Court House to Williamsburg there Lieut. Early's com- mand was detached from the Regiment and was placed at different places on York River above York Town and kept as spies and scouts until about three days after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and then was discharged he got his discharge from Lieut. Joel Early for a two months tour of duty at a place called Mountfally on the banks of York River about thirty miles above York Town. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a Pension in any way except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the gov- t of any state, having skins colored this

day Lynn of -
1. I was born in Frazier County state of Virginia the 15 of March 1764 as informed by his Parents.
2. No -
3. When called in to service he lived in Campbell County Va, and since he lived in Va until 1794, when he moved to Ky where he has since now resided.
4. He entered the service as a drafted.
5. He has stated all he knows about his affairs & the cir- cumstances of his service.
6. He handed to his father in Va all his discharges who long since died in Va.
He recd no Commission
7. As to his character he re- fers to Jas McNeil (Surveyor of the County) Rev David Weaver & Rev Thomas Robertson, and David Weaver the two latter (Cler- gymen) In: Freeman
At the Dist. County Court for Laurel County Ky on the 2

of Dec r 1833 the ap d John Freeman appeared in open court upon oath made the following additions to the foregoing petition
1 st was you in any battles. Ans r I was in no battles, except I was at the siege of York.
2. Do you recollect any of the regular officers & matetias Genl s . Ans r I recollect Genl s Wash- ington, Genl s Wayne, Col o John Green, Maj r Beckman (French) Hardiman & Southwell, who visited the matetias a May r of the day. I saw Genl s Sherburn, not knowing whether he was a regular.
Jn s Freeman
28.96 John Freeman for the
State of Kentucky Laurel County set November term 1833
I Sol P. M c Mann Clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that John Freeman personally appeared before the Justices of said Court (being a court of record) at their November term and was duly sworn to the first part of the foregoing declaration, and at their December term was sworn to the addition thereto.
And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court (from the oaths of James W t Bell, Rev d Thomas Robinson & Rev d David Brown who state that they have been acquainted with s d Freeman for several years and that he is entitled to credit on oath and they believe him to be of the age stated in his s d declaration) that the state- ments therein contained are true. It is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office the 12 th day of December 1833
Sol P c M c Mann Clerk
Her James Fane

28.962
John Freeman Ken
for for 1780 pr 6 mo. $20.
Hon James Love P.R.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Freeman
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 2 R. Capt Samson Col Hill 69 Va. { The traditional evidence should be given as required by the regulations. See note No.   1781 2 R. Col Alcock Capt Samson   2 R. Col Randleton  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of A. B.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
□ The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases. }
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

February 14, 1939.
Mr. Russell Dyche The Sentinel-Boho London, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL am John Freeman W. 9437
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Freeman, who served from Virginia and married Rebecca Read, also, information in regard to his father, John Freeman, who died in Virginia in 1800.
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9437, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the John Freeman who married Rebecca Read. There is no claim for pension on file which was made to the United States based upon service of his father, John Freeman. M.L.B.
John Freeman was born March 15, 1764 in Fauquier County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia troops, on different tours shown as follows: from sometime in December 1780, two months in Captain William Staunton's company, Colonel Hill's regiment; from sometime in May 1781, two months in Captain William Staunton's company under Colonel Alcock; and from sometime in August 1781, in Lieutenant Joel Early's company of horse under Colonel James Pendleton, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged a few days after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, having served two months.
The soldier resided in Culpeper County, Virginia, until 1794, at which time he moved to Jessamine County, Kentucky, and resided two or three years, after which he moved to Laurel County, Kentucky.
John Freeman was allowed pension on his application executed November 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Laurel County, Kentucky. He

died there February 5, 1841.
John Freeman married in Culpeper County, Virginia, Miss Rebecca Read, the daughter of John Read of Culpeper County, Virginia; she was born February 19, 1773, the name of her mother not shown. The date of their marriage was given by Rebecca as March 15, 1791, but is shown also as 1792. The soldier was designated then John Freeman, Junior.
Rebecca Freeman, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed January 27, 1844, at which time she resided in Laurel County, Kentucky. She died there February 19, 1849.
John Freeman and his wife, Rebecca, reared a family of children, some of whom survived their mother; the name of said children were not stated in this claim. One Levi Jackson of London, Laurel County, Kentucky, was executor for the widow's heirs.
In 1844, one Nathaniel C. Freeman resided in Fairfax County, Virginia, and made affidavit in behalf of Rebecca Freeman, the soldier's widow; he did not state any relationship to the family.
In 1844, one Tabitha Chowning was a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky, aged seventy-three years; she stated then that she lived at the house of Rebecca's father in Culpeper County, Virginia, when Rebecca married John Freeman, and was present at that marriage. She did not state any relationship to the family.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

John Freeman. — Act 7 th June 1832. — Ky
$ 20. —
To what time last paid
Pension Office 14. July 1841.
10 th 4 Sep 1838 2H

10591 Rebecca Freeman
Ken:
act 7. July 38 died before age 44
admd emopri
20.
also act March 43
20.
Levi Jackson London
20.

9.312
Kentucky
Rebecca Freeman
widow of John Freeman who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 5 th Feb y 1841. of Laurel Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Sauton of the Reg t commanded by Col. Hill in the Virginia line for 6. Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of May 18215 and sent to Rev. Joseph S. London Ky.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. S. Evans Clerk, Book 20. Vol. 1. Page 364

6903
Kentucky
Rebecca Freeman widow of John Freeman who was a private in the Revolution.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of May 1845, and sent to
Levi Jackson Esq. Somerville Kentucky
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. 21 Vol. 1 Page 180.
Ref 2 Certificates Act 1838
" 1843. Let. to Levi Jackson May 30, 1845.

J. S. Gallagher
To B. Teller
W. H. Randall.
Rebecca Freeman De:
Ky
act 2 Feb 1848
$20 per annum, Commg 4 March 1848 & endg 19 Feb 1849, payd in Levi Jackson. Ex r . for the benefit of the surviving children
W. H. Randall,
London
Ky

Treasury Department Pension Office January 29 th 1852
Sir I have received your letter of the 17 th inst. enclosing the voucher upon which you claim a benefit of half a year's interest on the pension stated to be due in the case of Rebecca Farnum, to 19 th Feb y 1849, the day she died. On reply I have to state that the pension in your claim has been paid in full under the Act of 19 th June 1844, to 4 th March 1848, but that the same was renewed for life, by the Act of 2 nd February 1848, it must, however, be established at the Pension Office. I therefore return the voucher, & refer you to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Yours respectfully
James M. Smith
J. B. Callahan And

W. H. Bankall Esq. London. W.C.

London Ky. Jany 19. 1850
Sir.
Rebecca Freeman late of this county, was, at the time of her death, in the receipt of a pension of $20 per annum, - She died 22 d Feby 1848. Having rec d her pension to the 4 th of March 1847 - Who is entitled to the amt. due from the 4 th of March 1847 to the 22 d of Feby 1848? And how and where can the same be applied for.
I am Very Respectfully your Ott. Servt.
Levi Jackson
Col. J. S. Edwards Washington City D.C.

400 . Repr Jan'y 9 th 1844.
Sir. I presume the papers named in the enclosed letter are on file in your office. If so you will please send them to me if it be your practice, to do so - If not state so to me - that I may satisfy the Applicant.
Respectfully
John White

Laurel County Court April Term 1849.
Sori Sachow the person appointed in the last will and Testament of Rebecca Freeman as executor thereof came into Court and entered into and executed bond to the Commonwealth in the sum of $2000. - With John Sachow his security and took the necessary Oath he is therefore authorized to take upon himself the execution of said Will.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at London this 10th day of January AD 1852. William H Rendall Clerk
Laurel County Court January Term 1852
Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the Court that Rebecca Freeman was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty dollars per annum, was a resident of the County of Laurel in the state of Kentucky and died in said County on the 19th day of February, and that Sori Sachow is the executor of her last will & Testament - and that the Pension Certificate of said Pensioner has been lost and after due search and enquiry therefor cannot be found
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at London this 10th day of January AD 1852 William H Rendall Clerk

J. S. Edwards
To J. S. Letter
Lori Jackson

Pension Office January 30 th 1858.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 19 th inst o re- speaking the case of Rebecca Freeman, widow of John Freeman, I have to inform you, that the amount of pension due at her death is payable to her surviving children, or to an administrator or executor, for the benefit of the children, to be divided among them in equal shares, but it cannot be considered as a part of the assets of the estate in any case whatever. Enclose printed instructions for your guidance. When the vouchers are prepared, they should be sent to J. P. Gallagher Esq. Third Auditor of the Treasury.
I am Very Respectfully Your O bt . Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Comm g of Pensions
Levi Jackson Esq. Condon Kentucky

At the February County Court for Laurel County Kentucky on the 3 rd day of February 1834 David Weaver and James M c Neill appeared in open Court and upon oath made the following affidavit
"We David Weaver a Clergyman residing in the County of Laurel and James M c Neill residing in the same County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Freeman who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be Sixty Nine years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid David Weaver Yas s M c Neill
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that David Weaver who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Laurel and in the vicinity of said Applicant and that James M c Neill who has also signed the same, is a resident in the aforesaid County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Lot Pitman Clerk of the Court of Laurel County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Freeman for a Pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office the 11 th day of February 1834
Lot Pitman Clerk

London City July 11. 1857
Sir.
In pursuance to the directions contained in the letter of the Hon. J. S. Edwards, Comr. of Pensions, to Levi Jackson Esq. dated January 30 th 1850. and herewith, I prepared and forwarded to J. S. Gallagher the enclosed Voucher, which he returned and by his letter of January 29 th 1857. refers one back to the Pension office - I also enclose the letter of J. S. Gallagher Esq.
There was a ballad about Rebecca Freeman at her death and the execution, Levi Jackson, for the heir, desires to draw the amount.)
I am Very Respectfully, your obed Servt W. H. Rendace

London Phy March 24 th 1845
D r Sir
enclosed I return the application of Mrs. Rebecca Freeman for a Pension, also the deposition of Mrs. (Shoemaking) which heretofore accompanied the declaration, and in addition I enclose a certified Copy of the Marriage bond and the deposition of Nathaniel & Freeman which goes to show the marriage took place in 1792. instead of 1791. as stated by Mrs. Freeman. — If any thing is still wanting please inform me at the earliest con- venient opportunity.
Very Respectfully (Yr. Obed. Servt)
Levi Packard
Rev. J. L. Edwards Comm. Pensions

Brief in the case of Rebecca Inman, Geo o Laurel County and State of Kentucky act 2 Feb 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Reneued under act of 2 Feb 1848.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
W. W. Randall London Ky
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia
Fairfax County, to wit:
Nathaniel C. Freeman, personally appeared before me one of the Commonwealth's Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made oath that some time during the year Seventeen hundred and Ninety two, John Freeman Junior then of Culpepper county & state of Virginia, was married to Rebecca Read of said county of Culpepper & state of Virginia, and that said parties John Freeman Junior & Rebecca his wife removed, some time after their marriage to the state of Kentucky. Given under my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of September, Eighteen hundred and Forty-four.
B. F. Rose  Seal
Virginia to wit:
I Spencer M. Ball Clerk of the County Court of Fairfax in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that B. F. Rose whose name appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of subscribing the same and is now an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Fairfax duly Commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 25th day of Sept. 1844. and in the 69th year of the Commonwealth
S. M. Ball

State of Virginia, Fairfax County to wit: I Daniel F. Dulany Presiding magistrate of the County Court of Fairfax aforesaid, do hereby certify that Spencer M. Ball is Clerk of said Court, and that his foregoing certificate is in due form of Law
Given under my hand and seal this 25 th day of Sept. 1844.
Dan t F. Dulany
Fairfax County to wit: I Spencer M. Ball Clerk as aforesaid, do hereby certify that Dan t F. Dulany is Presiding magistrate of the said County Court of Fairfax and that his certificate above is in due form of Law.
Given under my hand this 25 th day of Sept. 1844
M. Ball

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 27 th 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Freeman, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1836, to the 1 st Sept. 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson N. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 16 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of John Freeman, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1838, to the 5 th Feby 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Edward B. Norris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

The deposition of Tolitha Channing taken at the dwelling house of said Channing for the purpose of establishing the marriage of Rebecca Reed now Rebecca Freeman with John Freeman
State of Kentucky } ss Buston County }
be it known that before me Samuel Allison a Justice of the peace in and for the State and County aforesaid this day personally appeared Tolitha Channing first being sworn according to law. Doth on oath Make the following statement that she is seventy three years of age or thereabouts being called on to state the year that Rebecca Reed was married to John Freeman from the best recollection I have of that marriage it took place in the year Spring of Seventeen hundred and ninety one I was at that time living at her father's in Campbell County State of Virginia where I saw them married they from that time forward lived as husband and wife until his death and raised a family of children and she is now a widow of understanding that he died a pension and died in Laurel County Kentucky where he resided for the last thirty years or upwards sworn and subscribed the 6 th day of January
1874
Tolitha Channing mark
Attest J. C. Jackson James D. George

State of Kentucky } Bourbon County } Sec
This day
Tabitha Chapman
Personally appeared before the undersigned as Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, who is personally known to the undersigned and sworn to and made her mark to the foregoing deposition in the presence of James D. George and L. Hughes (the subscribing witnesses at the place mentioned in the caption given under my hand this 6 th day of January 1844
Samuel Allison J.P. B.C.
State of Kentucky } Bourbon County } Sec
I Thomas P. Smith clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel Allison is a justice of the peace in said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signa- ture above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 6 th day of January 1844.
Thos. P. Smith, clk. By W.O. Hughart, D.C.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Freeman a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
W. File 9,437
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1780 2 mos. Private William Staunton Hill Va.   May 1781 2 mos. William Staunton Adcock   Aug. 1781 2 mos. St. Joel Gayle company of Horse James Pendleton  
Battles engaged in, Siege of Yorktown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Dec. 12 1833. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Laurel Co. Ky. Age at date of application, born Mch. 15 1764 in Fauquier Co. Va.
Remarks: John Freeman Jr. soldier married in Culpeper Co. Va. Mch. 15, 1792. Rebecca Read dau. of John Read of Culpeper Co. John Freeman died July 5, 1841 and his widow Rebecca was allowed pension in 1845 while a resident of Laurel Co. Ky. She died Feb. 17, 1849; children's names not stated. Removed from Va. 1794 to Fauquier Co. Ky for 2 or 3 yrs & thence to Laurel Co. Ky.
Respectfully,
1844 71 July 19, 1873
Commissioner.

O. W. & N. Div. W. 9477 L. W. B.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 6, 1896.
Sir:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of John Freeman, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he made application for pension on Nov. 4 th , 1833, at which time he was residing in Laurel, Ky., and 69 years of age, and his pension was allowed for six months actual service as a private in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary War, a part of the time he served under Capt. William Saunton and Col. Hill. He enlisted at Culpeper, Va. His widow, Rebecca, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr John M. Fulton,
1126 Chestnut Street,
St Louis, Mo.

THE SENTINEL-ECHO
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
LONDON, KENTUCKY Jan. 24, 1939.
Veteran's Bureau, Revolution War Pension Division, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,
On Dec. 31st I wrote you for information on John Freeman, grandfather of Miss Ella Jackson, who wishes this information to put in her application for her membership in the D.A.R.
I have not heard from you, and since I am told that you most always get this sort of information out quickly I am sending enclosed a copy of the letter I wrote wrote then.
Miss Jackson is nearing eighty years and we are very anxious that her membership gets in soon, and I will thank you for a reply as quickly as possible.
Very truly yours,
Russell Dyche Russell Dyche.
1 En. a.k. @ H.K.

Dec. 31, 1938.
Veterans' Administration, Revelution War Pension Division, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,
I am trying to get proof of pension for one John Freeman that will be acceptable to the Daughters of the American Revolution. The John Freeman in whom we are immediately concerned was born in Virginia 3/15/1764 and died in Laurel County, Ky., 2/5,1841, and the proposed member affected is his granddaughter, Miss Ella Jackson, of Fariston, Laurel County, Ky.
The referesses which I have state "He served in the Militia of Virginia, and received a pension therefor, as shown by list of pensioners residing outside of Virginia in 1835, whose pensions were granted for services as Virginia Malitiamen, which list appears in J. T. McAllister's "Virginia Malitia In The Revolution", page 261 et sec." and another reference, "page 272" of same book. This John Freeman married Rebecca Read.
I am also interested in the war record of John Freeman, father of above John Freeman, who died in Virginia in 1800, and whose wife was named Sarah. I understand that he served in the Revolution.
Any acceptable information you can give me of either of these John Freeman's will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Russell Dyche.

THE SENTINEL-ECHO
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
LONDON, KENTUCKY Dec. 31, 1938.
Veterans' Administration, Revolution War Pension Division, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,
I am trying to get proof of pension for one John Freeman that will be acceptable to the Daughters of the American Revolution. The John Freeman in whom we are immediately concerned was born in Virginia 3/15/1764 and died in Laurel County, Ky., 2/5, 1841, and the proposed member affected is his granddaughter, Miss Ella Jackson, of Fariston, Laurel County, Ky.
The references which I have state "He served in the Militia of Virginia, and received a pension therefor, as shown by list of pensioners residing outside of Virginia in 1835, whose pensions were granted for services as Virginia Militiamen, which list appears in J. T. McAllister's "Virginia Militia In The Revolution", page 261 et sec." and another reference, "page 272" of same book. This John Freeman married Rebecca Read .
I am also interested in the war record of John Freeman, father of above John Freeman, who died in Virginia in 1800, and whose wife was named Sarah. I understand that he served in the Revolution.
Any acceptable information you can give me of either of these John Freeman's will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Russell Dyche Russell Dyche.

353 S. Mill St. Lexington, KY
Veterans Administration Department of Revolutionary Records Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
show note to Rev. F. Have you any information on David Wilkerson of Virginia Private in the Virginia Continental Line for the duration of the War--- who came into Kentucky and settled in the south western part of the state of Ky. ?
only Va & Ky. Also any information on John Freeman, also Revolutionary soldier from Virginia who settled in Western Kentucky?
Any information regarding pension claims on above will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully
H. Dr. Marshall

MISSOURI SOCIETY
PRESIDENT, GEORGE E. LEIGHTON, Rialto Building.
TREASURER, W. C. McCREERY, Security Building.
HISTORIAN, HORACE KEPHART, Mercantile Library.
Sons of the American Revolution.
SECRETARY, JOHN L. BRUCE, Union Trust Building.
REGISTRAR AND ASS'T TREAS. JOHN M. FULTON, 1125 Chestnut St.
CHAPLIN, REV. S. J. NICCOLLS, 2651 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, June 27 th 1896
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I desire to know the Revolutionary record of John Freeman, a Revolutionary soldier of Virginia, who drew a pension. I am told he was a private in Captain Green's Company and subsequently selected by General Washington as Captain for 1 st scouts. Will you please inform me in what Company and Regiment and under what Commanding General he served and the length length of time of service in the Revolutionary War and whether he was a scout.
Yours very respectfully, John M. Fulton

Revolutionary Section Mc-Allister's Wiltia Wiltia p-272- John Freeman living in Laurel County Ky- 1835- but whose services pension was granted for service in Virginia Mrs- E. S. Moss- Williamsburg Whitley Co Ky-
Letter of transmittal Dec. 26, 1919.

Aug 29 Hist R Paylor Louisville Ky.
July 6 96 Deed to Inom Fulton St Louis Mo. J. M. D.
'20 Jan'y. 9. History to Mrs. E. B. Moss. $.  17. Oct. 4. Hist. to H. M. Marshall - J. L. L.  1929. Feb. 14. Hist. to Mr. Russell Dyche - J. L. L.
1893 to K
pend
Revy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9437
Rebecca Freeman
Wid. of
John Freeman
Both Rev. War
Act: Feb. 24/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 253
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Tennessee Laurel County (Seal) S. J. H.
I William H Randall Clerk of the Court of Laurel County Certify that John Denson is a Magis- trate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 27 th day of January 1844.
William H Randall Clerk of the Court of Laurel County
105291
Laurel County Court February Term 1844
At a County Court commenced and held for the County of Laurel at the Court house in the Town of Jordan on the 12 th day of February 1844 Present John H Haughton Samuel Nelson William Jackson Samuel McHayne Samuel Black John Johnson John C Wray and George A Bush Jurors of said Court the following pro- -cedings were had viz, It is ordered by the Court to be Certified and recorded that the proceedings, in the case of the application of Mrs Rebecca Freeman for a pension had before John Denson a Justice of the peace in and for Laurel County be and the same are now submitted to the Court and further that said proceedings are entitled to as full faith and credit as if they had been made in Open Court!
In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 5 th day of March 1844
W. H. Randall Clerk of the Court for Laurel County

October 4, 1934.
H. M. Marshall 353 S. Mill Street Lexington, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL John Freeman W. 9437 David Wilkerson S. 36847
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Freeman, a soldier of Virginia who settled in Kentucky, and David Wilkerson, another soldier of Virginia who settled in Kentucky.
The records of John Freeman and David Wilkerson are given herein as found in pension claims based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
JOHN FREEMAN-W. 9437.
John Freeman was born March 15, 1764 in Fauquier County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private in the Virginia troops as follows: from sometime in December 1780, two months in Captain William Staunton's company, Colonel Hill's regiment; from sometime in May 1781, two months in Captain William Staunton's company, under Colonel Alcock; and from sometime in August 1781, in Lieutenant Joel Early's company of horse, under Colonel James Pendleton, was in the Siege of Yorktown, and was discharged a few days after the surrender of Cornwallis, having served two months.
The soldier resided in Culpeper County, Virginia, until 1794, then moved to Jessamine County, Kentucky, where he remained two or three years, then moved to Laurel County, Kentucky.
John Freeman was allowed pension on his application executed November 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Laurel County, Kentucky.
He died February 5, 1841, in Laurel County, Kentucky.

John Freeman married March 15, 1791, in Culpeper County, Virginia, Rebecca, the daughter of John Read of said Culpeper County; she was born February 19, 1773. At the time of his marriage, John Freeman's name was shown John Freeman Junior.
Rebecca Freeman, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed January 27, 1844, at which time she resided in Laurel County, Kentucky. She referred then to a family reared by her husband and herself, but she did not give any names of children.
She died February 19, 1849, in Laurel County, Kentucky, survived by children, their names not shown. One Levi Jackson of London, Laurel County, Kentucky, was executor for the heirs.
In 1844, one Nathaniel C. Freeman made affidavit in Fairfax County, Virginia, regarding the date of marriage of John Freeman, the soldier; no relationship between them was stated.
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DAVID WILKERSON -S. 36847.
David Wilkerson enlisted, at the age of fifteen years, in Bowling Green, Hanover County, Virginia, served as private in Captain Parsons' company, Colonel William Washington's regiment of Cavalry, was at Cowpens, was in the battle of Guilford Court House where he was wounded in the knee, was in the battle of Eutaw Springs and was discharged in South Carolina at the close of the war, having served three years and some months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1818, at which time he resided in Clark County, Kentucky; he was then aged fifty-three years, the date and place of his birth not shown.
In 1820, at which time he resided in Fayette County, Kentucky, his family consisted of his wife, aged forty-seven years, her name not stated, and one daughter, Incretia, aged thirteen years; he stated that he had two sons who had left home only a short time, but he did not give

their names.
In March 1832, David Wilkerson stated in Warren County, Indiana, that he had recently moved from Kentucky to Indiana, as his relatives and, particularly, his children were living in that state and he wished to live near them. He died June 13, 1832.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.